by Hamish from Pictavia Leather

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New for 2025!  Pictavia Leather will be attending the festival selling their amazing leather work and also providing hand-poke tattoos.  

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Hamish is providing drop-in sessions on the day.   People are also welcome to contact Hamish in advance to discuss custom work, however, this is restricted to time and complexity and may not be possible depending upon the design.  Contact email hamish@pictavialeather.co.uk

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Introduction...

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Hamish Lamley of Pictavia Leather is an expert in Pictish history & archaeology. A reconstruction specialist in hide tanning and leatherwork, coracle boat builder, and also Pictish tattooing.

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"For me Leatherwork is about function. I use traditional methods because they have also been developed over thousands of years, and are often the most functional and practical. I want my work to outlive me, and so I strive to create the most durable works to combine function and beauty"

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Hamish has over a decade of experience in traditional leatherworking, several years of Pictish tattooing, and through years of research and experimental archaeology has worked hard to explore Pictish culture. Hamish has consulted on, and starred in, various television shows to talk about the Picts and showcase Pictish culture.​ 

 

www.pictavialeather.co.uk